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Further Publications
Press notice from Music and the Deaf
Music and the Deaf (MatD) will be publishing some new resources "Keys to Music with deaf children in Early Years" for early years practitioners working with young children who have hearing impairments. This Press Notice gives further information and contact details for those wishing to use the resources and/or contact Music and the Deaf for further information.
CCNUK
Care Co-ordination Network UK (CCNUK) has published standards for key working services for disabled children and their families.
View their Press Notice - Sept 2004
or visit Care Co-ordination Network UK
New resources for those working with children who have a disability or special need:
- A Support Pack for Health Professionals - Working with families
affected by a disability from pregnancy to preschool Support pack
drafted by Contact a Family for the Department of Health offering guidance for
families through diagnosis.
Available from Contact a Family, 209-211 City Road,
London, EC1V 1JN (020 7608 8700) - Direct Experience: A Guide for Councils on the Implementation of
Direct Payments in Children’s Services Guidance produced by the
Council for Disabled Children for DfES. Identifies the challenges of
implementing direct payments under the Carers and Disabled Children Act and
provides tried and tested solutions.
Available from the Council for Disabled Children, 8 Wakley Street, London EC1V 7QE (020 7843 6061) - Dignity of Risk – a practical handbook for professionals working with disabled children and their families Detailed guidance produced by the Council for Disabled Children for DfES to promote the inclusion of disabled children in services, both specialist and mainstream. Covers issues such as intimate and invasive care, lifting and handling and physical interventions. A valuable tool for providers of services for disabled children. Available from the Council for Disabled Children, 8 Wakley Street, London, EC1V 7QE (020 7843 6061). Costs £30.00 including postage and packing.
